BrickArtist Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Hi everyone, my next project will be a minifig scale ARC 170. I want it to have SNOT wings, and every detail possible. Does anyone know of/have blueprint pics? I'm also wondering what a stable connection is for those wide SNOT wings is? I'm thinking 65 studs wide, and 39 long (When I did the math I was like ). It's gonna be big! Quote
Legostein Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hello! It's not directly a blueprint, but a schematic drawing where you can spot all of the desired details. ARC-170 Schematic Drawing Although the wings are not SNOT, there are two fantastic UCS ARC-170 starfighters, by Reto Geiger and Pepa Quin. I am sure you can find some useful inspiration there. Good luck with your project and have fun! ~ Christopher Quote
Fallenangel Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Let's see, I know I found a couple somewhere... Front Side view, from Cato Nemoidia Top, from Coruscant I don't know where that second one is from, but the dimensions look about right. For larger models I would advise you not to go with canon dimensions, as those can be quite off (no way Vader's TIE Advanced x1 is actually longer than a TIE/ln). I'm certain that the proportions on Pepa's model are more accurate than those of Reto's - the difference in size of the noses of the two models should be a good indication. EDIT: For SNOT wings, you'd have to use Technic the way they did on 10212... or not, looking at the MOC Brickdoctor linked to. Edited February 7, 2011 by fallenangel327 Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Hello! It's not directly a blueprint, but a schematic drawing where you can spot all of the desired details. ARC-170 Schematic Drawing Although the wings are not SNOT, there are two fantastic UCS ARC-170 starfighters, by Reto Geiger and Pepa Quin. I am sure you can find some useful inspiration there. Good luck with your project and have fun! ~ Christopher Thanks, I need to buy that cross section book. Let's see, I know I found a couple somewhere... Front Side view, from Cato Nemoidia Top, from Coruscant I don't know where that second one is from, but the dimensions look about right. For larger models I would advise you not to go with canon dimensions, as those can be quite off (no way Vader's TIE Advanced x1 is actually longer than a TIE/ln). I'm certain that the proportions on Pepa's model are more accurate than those of Reto's - the difference in size of the noses of the two models should be a good indication. EDIT: For SNOT wings, you'd have to use Technic the way they did on 10212... or not, looking at the MOC Brickdoctor linked to. Thanks for those, Pics. I think I'll make it a bit smaller. Yeah, I wish there was a better way to connect those wings, though. Technic looks so ugly. Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Ok guys, here's my progress so far. I've done the body, yet I'm not so sure about dimensions. it's 41 studs long and 10 studs wide. I've left the Technic there to leave open possibilities for wing/engine attachment. And the nose: snip And the piloting cockpit: snip C&C Requested! EDIT:Sorry those last two weren't resized, I'll put 'em up later. Edited February 12, 2011 by brickartist Quote
simonjedi Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 The printed or stickered piece sticks out like a sore thumb. but I like it, especially the nose. Are you going to complete the Astromech socket Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) The printed or stickered piece sticks out like a sore thumb. but I like it, especially the nose. Are you going to complete the Astromech socket Yeah, the print has faded through 5 years of bins. I may have to use the new stickered piece. As soon as I find some more cheese it'll be complete. Edited February 12, 2011 by brickartist Quote
Masked Builder Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Not a bad start. I'm really not a fan of how Legos cockpits looked as they weren't very accurate. Maybe try to hid that Grey piece in the nose of the ship? Quote
Brickdoctor Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Not bad. IMO the rear-most cockpit sticks out even more than the printed pieces do. Quote
Fallenangel Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 The area surrounding the astromech droid socket should be as tall as the neighboring cockpits, and the rear cannons could be beefed up a bit. I would agree with Masked Builder about the LEGO cockpits - surely there must be another way? Also, Pepa Quin appears to have come across some decent reference: Rear Side Top Length-width ratio of the middle section according to the third picture is roughly 18/95, so I think it could be a lot longer. Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 The area surrounding the astromech droid socket should be as tall as the neighboring cockpits, and the rear cannons could be beefed up a bit. I would agree with Masked Builder about the LEGO cockpits - surely there must be another way? Also, Pepa Quin appears to have come across some decent reference: Rear Side Top Length-width ratio of the middle section according to the third picture is roughly 18/95, so I think it could be a lot longer. I've been thinking about the cockpits alot, and yes they aren't satisfactory. I may brick build them in the end. For The tale gunners cockpit, I'm lost. does anybody know if Tlg has made a quarter dome cockpit? Quote
Fallenangel Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 I've been thinking about the cockpits alot, and yes they aren't satisfactory. I may brick build them in the end. For The tale gunners cockpit, I'm lost. does anybody know if Tlg has made a quarter dome cockpit? I think you may be better off just making brickbuilt cockpits with black bricks. Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 I think you may be better off just making brickbuilt cockpits with black bricks. Trans black, correct? I suppose I will give brick-builts a go. So I'm starting to think more about engine structure, design and my method of attachment. Right now I'm thinking about simply putting some Technic beams going through the width of the ship. Then attaching the wings tho that same beam. Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 That's a nice start brickartist, modifying the official Lego ARC-170 is a good approach. However, the first thing I've noticed is the slight blockiness and visible gaps of the nose. I actually think the official one can be modified in such a way wherein you could capture the smooth curved sloping finish of the real one, like what I did with mine: I think you should remove the plates on the top of the nose and retain the curved slopes, as this provides a continuous smooth curved finish for the nose. And the astromech head should be placed at the same level as the top surface of the cockpit pieces, like in the Side view, from Cato Nemoidia image provided by fallenangel. Those are the only things I could suggest so far. Looking forward for the progress of this one. Quote
BrickArtist Posted February 13, 2011 Author Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks KDm, the only thing I despise about TLGs is the green section of the nose goes about half the distance it should. What i think I'll do is apply the stickers to the rounded section of the nose, then continue with more green behind it. I think I will buy that set for the parts. Upon closer examination, isn't TLGs waayyy to long,linky. It appears that the nose should be about twice the length of the cockpit, maybe it looks disproportionate because of the cockpit. Edited February 13, 2011 by brickartist Quote
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